Contemplative Practices in Higher Education
Format: Paperback
ISBN13: 9781118435274
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Contemplative pedagogy is a way for instructors to:
This book presents background information and ideas for the practical application of contemplative practices across the academic curriculum from the physical sciences to the humanities and arts. Examples of contemplative techniques included in the book are mindfulness, meditation, yoga, deep listening, contemplative reading and writing, and pilgrimage, including site visits and field trips.
- empower students to integrate their own experience into the theoretical material they are being taught in order to deepen their understanding;
- help students to develop sophisticated problem-solving skills;
- support students' sense of connection to and compassion for others; and
- engender inquiries into students' most profound questions.
This book presents background information and ideas for the practical application of contemplative practices across the academic curriculum from the physical sciences to the humanities and arts. Examples of contemplative techniques included in the book are mindfulness, meditation, yoga, deep listening, contemplative reading and writing, and pilgrimage, including site visits and field trips.
| ISBN-13 | 9781118435274 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1118435273 |
| Weight | 0.83 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.90 x 0.80 x 9.00 In |
| List Price | $44.00 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Pages | 256 pages |
| Publisher | Jossey-Bass |
| Published On | 2013-12-04 |
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